Things that could have been really useful for me this summer – an underwater camera to take photos of the beautiful coral reefs I snorkeled at, and a waterproof mp3 player to listen to my favorite bands while I watched the fish swim all afternoon. Had I known Speedo has branched onto making waterproof electronics, I would have definitely gone to the nearest Electronics Boutique to buy myself these gadgets before hitting the beach. As for those who are going somewhere sunny in the next few weeks, don’t leave home without the Speedo AquaShot Waterproof Digital Camera and the Speedo Aquabeat Waterproof MP3.

The Speedo AquaShot Waterproof Digital Camera is a brightly colored device that takes crystal clear photos at depths of up to 10 feet. It’s equipped with features like 9 megapixels, self-timer, auto flash, anti-shake, image sensor, and zoom function for high quality photos regardless of how strong the waves are. With its built-in 32MB memory, you can take thousands of beachy photos that you’ll treasure for years, and if that’s not enough you can expand the memory using the SD card slot. Another great thing about the Speedo Aquashot is that it’s designed to float on water. No need to worry about losing your camera in the depths of the ocean if you accidentally let it go! Comes in blue, purple and white.

Swimming for exercise or leisure is always more engaging when you play your favorite tunes. Don’t hit the water without the Speedo AquaBeat Waterproof MP3 Player! It’s compatible with iTunes, Windows Media Player, PC, and MAC, and supports WMA and MP3 files. Enjoy up to 9 hours of audio playback when it’s fully charged. It has a noise-blocking feature that makes you hear the music loud and clear and enables you to concentrate on your strokes. And with its ergonomically designed casing, you can take your music up to 10 feet of water and change tracks using easy access buttons. Choose between 1GB (250 songs) or 2GB (500 songs).

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